SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0550, P0552, P0553

DTC Code DTC Name
P0550 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0553 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input

DESCRIPTION

The power steering oil pressure switch is turned on when a power steering wheel load is generated by turning the steering wheel. The ECM regulates the engine idling speed according to the voltage output of the sensor.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0550 Power steering oil pressure switch voltage is below 0.28 V, or higher than 4.9 V for 0.5 seconds while the engine is running (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in power steering oil pressure switch circuit

  • Power steering oil pressure switch

  • ECM
P0552 Power steering oil pressure switch voltage is below 0.28 V for 0.5 seconds while the engine is running (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in power steering oil pressure switch circuit

  • Power steering oil pressure switch

  • ECM
P0553 Power steering oil pressure switch voltage is higher than 4.9 V for 0.5 seconds while the engine is running (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in power steering oil pressure switch circuit

  • Power steering oil pressure switch

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01X4MOE01

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM monitors the switch voltage and uses this value to regulate the engine idling speed. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the power steering oil pressure switch and stores a DTC.

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN


  1. Idle the engine for 5 seconds or more.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • If other DTCs related to different systems that have terminal E2 as the ground terminal are stored simultaneously, there may be an open circuit between terminal E2 and body ground.

  • Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

  • Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [Power Steering Signal] Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH)


    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the power steering oil pressure switch connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      for RHD
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C59-2 (PSP) - C46-72 (PSP) Always Below 1 Ω
      C59-1 (VC) - C46-67 (VCV1) Always Below 1 Ω
      C59-3 (E2) - C46-98 (E2) Always Below 1 Ω
      C59-2 (PSP) or C46-72 (PSP) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C59-1 (VC) or C46-67 (VCV1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      for LHD
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C59-2 (PSP) - C45-72 (PSP) Always Below 1 Ω
      C59-1 (VC) - C45-67 (VCV1) Always Below 1 Ω
      C59-3 (E2) - C45-98 (E2) Always Below 1 Ω
      C59-2 (PSP) or C45-72 (PSP) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C59-1 (VC) or C45-67 (VCV1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  2. REPLACE POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH


    1. Replace the power steering oil pressure switch Click here.


    NEXT

  3. CONFIRM WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      P0550, P0552 and/or P0553 is output A
      No DTC is output B

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    B

    END